Simeis 147 (Sharpless 240)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 150 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , Simeis 147 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 9° from it.

Name Simeis 147 (Sharpless 240)
Object type HII region
Other names
Simeis 147
Sh2- 240[1]
Position
Right ascension:05h41m [1]
Declination:+28°06' [1]
Constellation:Taurus
Angular dimensions:180.0 arcmin

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